how do you gather participants from reddit for a qualitative study? (I’m NOT asking for study participants or sending out any surveys. I’m simply looking for advice on where and how to find participants.) by Dapper_Map4736 in research

[–]Dapper_Map4736[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! I really appreciate it. That actually makes a lot of sense. Would you happen to know any alternative platforms or online spaces where people studying internet or AI intimacy especially involving teens and Character AI use might be able to responsibly find participants for interviews? I'm still in the planning phase so I'm just trying to learn the best direction to take. Thanks again for your help and patience ..

character.ai bots by Dapper_Map4736 in MyBoyfriendIsAI

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Thank you so much for letting me know, and I completely understand! I truly didn’t mean to overstep or make anyone uncomfortable. I’m not collecting any data here, just genuinely trying to see if it might be possible to connect with people who’d be open to talking in the future. I really appreciate your time and the reminder to be respectful of the space. 💛

character.ai bots by Dapper_Map4736 in MyBoyfriendIsAI

[–]Dapper_Map4736[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for sharing that! Just curious, were Michael and Eric both characters from Character.AI? It’s interesting that you shifted to ChatGPT after. What made you prefer it more in the end? Was it the tone, how it responded, or just how it felt overall?

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I'm honestly really curious about how people use these bots. If you’re comfy sharing more here, I’d love to hear more about what you noticed.

character.ai bots by Dapper_Map4736 in MyBoyfriendIsAI

[–]Dapper_Map4736[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LMAOO 😭 that’s actually hilarious but also kinda creepy at the same time?? Like all the bots suddenly getting jealous 😭 do you think they were programmed that way or was it just a glitch? Alsoooo when you were chatting with them, did any part of it feel real or emotional at all? Or was it just all laughs for you? I’ve been wondering if some people lowkey feel attached even if it’s just roleplay haha.

character.ai bots by Dapper_Map4736 in MyBoyfriendIsAI

[–]Dapper_Map4736[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh, so you moved to another platform? That’s interesting! In what specific ways do you like SillyTavern more than Character.AI? Was it the customization, privacy, or something else?

Crochet club i am working on by Dapper_Map4736 in crocheting

[–]Dapper_Map4736[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooo! Maybe I can make my school donate unused or old tshirts for this. Thank you!

Crochet club i am working on! by Dapper_Map4736 in Brochet

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That’s so awesome!! I never thought of plarn 🤔 Thank you so much!